Lab tests
Vitamin B12 absorption test, with and without intrinsic factor cost in California
Vitamin B12 absorption test, with and without intrinsic factor is an imaging test. Cash prices for imaging vary widely: hospitals often charge several times what an independent imaging center charges for the same scan.
Typical cash price
In California
From 10 hospital and 0 clinic prices in California.
Nationwide typical: $282 (most listed prices $15.40–$2,155).
Cheapest in California
- San Gabriel Valley Medical CenterVitamin B12 absorption test, with and without intrinsic factorFacility fee only$273
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: San Gabriel Valley Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Loma Linda University Medical Center MurrietaVitamin B12 absorption test, with and without intrinsic factorFacility fee only$514
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Loma Linda University Medical Center Murrieta price file · checked Oct 2026 - Loma Linda University Medical CenterVitamin B12 absorption test, with and without intrinsic factorFacility fee only$611
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Loma Linda University Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026 - Loma Linda University Children's HospitalVitamin B12 absorption test, with and without intrinsic factorFacility fee only$677
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Loma Linda University Children's Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Greater El Monte Community HospitalVitamin B12 absorption test, with and without intrinsic factorFacility fee only$839
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Greater El Monte Community Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - $2,155
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Coast Plaza Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Community Hospital of Huntington ParkVitamin B12 absorption test, with and without intrinsic factorFacility fee only$2,155
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Community Hospital of Huntington Park price file · checked Oct 2026 - East Los Angeles Doctor's HospitalVitamin B12 absorption test, with and without intrinsic factorFacility fee only$2,155
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: East Los Angeles Doctor's Hospital price file · checked Oct 2026 - Memorial Hospital of GardenaVitamin B12 absorption test, with and without intrinsic factorFacility fee only$2,155
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Memorial Hospital of Gardena price file · checked Oct 2026 - Anaheim Regional Medical CenterVitamin B12 absorption test, with and without intrinsic factorFacility fee only$2,483
Doctor fees are billed separately.
Source: Anaheim Regional Medical Center price file · checked Oct 2026
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Common questions
Is the radiologist's read included?
Not always. Hospitals usually list the scan (technical fee) and the radiologist's read (professional fee) separately. Many imaging centers quote one all-in price. Look for the "All-in", "Scan only" or "Read only" label on each price.
Do I need a referral?
Most imaging tests need an order from a doctor, nurse practitioner or physician assistant. Some imaging centers can arrange one; ask when you call.
Why are prices so different?
Each hospital and clinic sets its own cash price. Hospitals publish prices because federal rules require it; clinics and booking sites set prices to compete. The same service can cost several times more at one place than at another nearby.
Can I pay cash if I have insurance?
Yes. You can choose to self-pay. A cash price is often lower than what you would pay before meeting your deductible. Cash payments may not count toward your deductible, so check with your plan. Our cash vs. insurance tool can help you decide.
What is a Good Faith Estimate?
If you are uninsured or paying cash, providers must give you a Good Faith Estimate of the cost on request. If your final bill is $400 or more above the estimate, you can dispute it.